plate

Definition

Metaphysical

Extra-articular

Treatment options

IMN

Plate

Results

Jindal et al. Indian J Orthop 2020

- systematic review

- no different in malunion

- infection more common in plate

Distal Tibial Fractures

Definition

Metaphyseal

Extra-articular

Intra-articular Extension

AO Classification

Types

1. Supracondylar

2. Unicondylar

3. Intracondylar

Xrays

Supracondylar / Extra-condylar

Epidemiology

Most common long bone fracture

Aetiology

Young patients / sports

Elderly / simple falls

MVA - often compound

Tscherne Soft Tissue Classification

Grade 0

- nil ST injury

Grade 1